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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 1, First Gods & the Mysterious Soma.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people slaughter the horse of Tvastr during sacrifice?
(a) Six.
(b) One.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Twenty.

2. What are said to have more powers than the Fathers in heaven?
(a) The children of heaven.
(b) The goats of heaven.
(c) The Mothers of heaven.
(d) The horses of heaven.

3. What word is often identified with the soul?
(a) Sound.
(b) Breath.
(c) Water.
(d) Fire.

4. Vivavsan is a name for the _____.
(a) Heavens.
(b) Earth.
(c) Moon.
(d) Sun.

5. Max Muller dubs the unknown god _____.
(a) Deus Ignotus.
(b) Ixus Dominus.
(c) Deus Ex Machina.
(d) Brahma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the male element of the newborn sun or fire?

2. Who is considered the quintessential generous patron?

3. Who repairs the errors committed in the course of the horse sacrifice?

4. What are the four social classes in Indian civilization called?

5. What does the word 'tapas' mean?

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